About Howcast

Howcast® empowers people with engaging, useful how-to information wherever, whenever they need to know how. From (“How to Paint a Wall”), and (“How to Survive a Zombie Attack ”), Howcast streams tens of millions of videos every month across its multi-platform distribution network. With more than two million downloads across iPhone, iPad, Android, and BlackBerry phones, Howcast is the #1 mobile app for instructional content -- wherever you are.

In addition to creating a library of valuable how-to information, Howcast also offers an array of (“costom video solutions ”) for content providers, site publishers, and marketers. Launched in 2008, Howcast is led by a senior management team with backgrounds in traditional and new media, including alumni of Google, YouTube, Yahoo!, and NewsCorp, with offices in San Francisco and New York. To learn more, visit (“www.howcast.com”), and keep up with us on (“twitter”).

Role

We’re looking for interns with a passion for filmmaking, an interest in film and video education, experience watching and uploading web videos, knowledge of production and post-production, and an ability to thrive under pressure. Production interns will assist the VP of Production, Director of Production, and the EFP Managing Producer and Associate Producers on all phases of in-house production, provide feedback and support to filmmakers as they complete their videos, and work with the team on special projects as they arise. Depending on their particular interests and skills, interns may focus on our in-house shoots or on working with our filmmakers in the Emerging Filmmakers Program (EFP).

Duties may include:

• Setting up shoots, booking equipment and gathering props
• Assisting on set as a PA
• Reviewing videos, and coordinating with Howcast producers to execute revision notes for videos submitted
• Researching and outreach to web video artists, filmmakers, film schools and organizations
• Working with interns from each department to produce one final collaborative Howcast video each semester
• In addition, Howcast offers special projects each semester tailored for interns’ strengths and skills. Projects may include:
• Producing from start to finish a slate of Howcast videos culminating in a company-wide screening
• Producing short promotional, internal or special project videos
• Suggesting and executing partnership, outreach, and growth initiatives
• Devising and writing blog posts and social media campaigns

Skills

• Passion for filmmaking; shooting and editing experience; focus on post-production
• Strong written and verbal communication skills; tutoring experience a plus
• Genuine interest and passion for new media and web video and culture
• Keen attention to detail and solid organization skills
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment
• Working knowledge of: Microsoft Office, Google Docs and Final Cut Pro preferred

To Apply

Please use our Online Application Form